aphorism

Noun

A concise statement of a principle or precept given in pointed words.

ریشه

Derived from the Greek 'aphorismos', meaning 'definition' or 'aphorism', from 'aphorizein' 'to mark off, divide'.

مثال

• His speech was full of witty aphorisms.
• The book is a collection of old aphorisms.
• She shared an aphorism about the importance of perseverance.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Witty aphorism Old aphorism Famous aphorism Proverbial aphorism